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Attention Arkansas Realtors and associates: New Law - Do Not Text and Drive

By
Commercial Real Estate Agent with KW Commercial

The Arkansas State Police data show "electronic communication devices" were a cause of distraction in 1,336 wrecks from 2007-2008.  Imagine what that last year was!

Arkansas drivers can no longer legally text or send em-mails from their handheld devices while driving. 

 The new law passed in the last legislative session went into effect last week (Oct 1), prohibiting reading, writing and sending messages while driving.  Driver Beware!

Comments (3)

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I am just surprised at how people can do that anyway! It should be against the law.

Oct 13, 2009 01:27 AM
Donna Schoby
Liberty Bank of Arkansas - Bentonville, AR

This doesn't effect me...I have to put on my glasses to see any text, and if I do that then I can't see to drive. But seriously...people need to pay attention to driving.

Oct 15, 2009 02:21 PM
Betty Knowles
Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
Ready to sell? Call Betty!

I couldn't text and drive if I wanted to. I have to "hunt & peck" as they used to say in typing class.

Oct 18, 2009 08:01 AM